Eight candidates will appear on the Aug. 26 ballot for three seats opening on the Scottsdale City Council next year.

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Cindy Hill

Cindy Hill

Age: 48

Family: Husband, Jim Hill.

Education: Master's degree in education from University of Maryland.

Lived in Scottsdale for 17 years; grew up in Pittsburgh.

Work history: Current executive director of Police Officers of Scottsdale Association Outreach for 10 years; director of student enrollment services for Ottawa University for eight years; director of university conferences and events at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Why are you running? "I am running because the majority of current City Council has lost sight of the fact that they are supposed to be representatives of the people, and their priorities need to reflect citizens' priorities, not their own."

Education: Bachelor's in business education from Arizona State University.

Lived in Scottsdale for 60 years; grew up in Scottsdale.

Work history: Current treasurer and office manager of small business NetXpert Systems Inc. Previously worked as assistant to budget officer in Plano, Texas, and finance director for Girls Ranch Inc. in Scottsdale.

Why you are running? "I formed and chaired the political-action committee that helped to overwhelmingly defeat last year's third-of-a-billion-dollar city property-tax increase, because voters could not tell how their tax dollars would actually be spent. When people saw I could make a difference in city government and asked me to run to be the residents' voice on council, I said yes."

Previous public office: None. (Formed and chaired the Keep Scottsdale Special political-action committee.)

Why are you running? "The world is changing around us and Scottsdale must be willing to adapt and evolve in order to sustain and grow our economy and maintain our quality of life. I bring the business and leadership experience to tackle the issues, understand different points of view, seek points of agreement and find reasonable collective solutions."

Why are you running? "We need positive leadership at City Hall. I will focus on sustainable economic development, strengthening tourism and hospitality and enhancing our superior quality of life. I want to make Scottsdale into the best city that it can be, while maintaining our unique charm and character."

Previous public office: Scottsdale Unified School District governing board, 2004-12.

Work history: Davis Miles Law Firm and Deamma, Inc. (Midas Auto Service).

Why are you running? "As a lifelong resident of Scottsdale, it has been my honor to serve the citizens of Scottsdale. I am running because my experience and vision will continue to improve the quality of life for all who live, work and visit Scottsdale."

Why are you running? "I am running to bring experienced, transparent financially responsible governance to council; to pursue the visions of Scottsdale citizens that improve the livability of our community; and to promote responsible economic development that benefits Scottsdale citizens."